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Official Election Calender State of Nebraska 2012
Official Election Calender State of Nebraska 2012
December 2011 1-Dec-2011 First day a person may file for office to have their name placed on the ballot as a
candidate at the 2012 election. (32-606) Last day for clerks and commissioners to notify subdivisions of filing deadlines for statewide primary. (32-404)
December 1 December 1
Last day to change party affiliation to meet member of party requirement on candidate filings. (32-612) Last day a political subdivision may request the adjustment of election district boundaries (32-552)
Not less than 60 days prior Last day an ordinance may be adopted and effective providing for nomination and election on a partisan ballot for city, village and school offices, normally non-partisan (32- to the filing deadline 557) January 1
January 2012 1-Jan-2012 1st day of an election year a person may simultaneously register to vote and make
application for early voting ballots through the use of the FPCA or personal letter (32939.02) Last day for political subdivisions to notify the Secretary of State, County Clerks or Election Commissioners of offices to be filled, terms, vacancies, votes to cast, and filing deadlines for each office. (32-404 and 32-601) Note: County Clerks & Election Commissioners are required to publish this information at least 15 days prior to the filing deadline. First day to accept early voting ballot request for the primary election (32-941) Last day for publication notice to publish information, from the Jan 5th notice to subdivisions, on offices to be filled, terms, vacancies, votes to cast, and filing deadlines. (32-601)
5-Jan
January 5
15-Jan 30-Jan
February 1-Feb
Last day for political party to file a petition with the Secretary of State to qualify for the upcoming primary election (32-716) Last day for political parties to fix precinct representation to county conventions, if notice is not received, the default number is two per precinct. (32-708) Last day for County Central Committee chairpersons to submit names of poll workers to clerks (not election commissioners) for appointment. If chairperson does not submit names, the county clerk shall appoint the judges and clerks of elections. (32-230)
February 1
February 1
February 1
Deadline for Secretary of State to determine if sufficient signatures are on the petition for a new party. (32-717) Last day to publish information from the Jan 5th notice of the Non-incumbent filing deadline (March 1st), if not included in the January 30th notice. (32-601) Last day for incumbents (any current office holder) to file for office on the primary ballot. (32-606) Last day for political party to file an affidavit/petition to draft an incumbent partisan candidate. (32-611) Last day for drafted incumbent partisan candidate to submit a filing form (32-611) Last day for an objection to an incumbent candidate filing. (32-624) Objections must be made within 7 days of the filing deadline.
10 days after the 'petition for new party' filing deadline at least 15 days prior to the filing deadline for nonincumbents
5 days after the Incumbent filing deadline within 7 days after the Incumbent filing deadline
March 1-Mar
Last day for non-incumbents (new filers) to file for office on primary. (32-606) Last day to withdraw a filing for office (32-622)
March 1 March 1
Last day for a subdivision to certify a special issue for inclusion on the primary ballot. (32- March 1 559)
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Last day for political party to file an affidavit/petition to draft a non-incumbent partisan candidate. (32-611) Last day for a drafted non-incumbent partisan candidate to submit a filing form (32-611) Last day for drafted candidate per 32-611 to decline the nomination by affidavit/petition (32-622) Deadline to file objection to a non-incumbent candidate filing (32-624) Last day for political party to submit a letter to Secretary of State regarding non-affiliated voters voting in the primary election (32-912) Last day to issue and mail special absentee ballots to those registered voters with applications on file specifically requesting a "special absentee ballot" (32-808) Note: Federal & State law require 60 days Last day for Secretary of State to certify candidates, offices and issues to be placed on the statewide ballot. (32-801) Deadline to have Early Voting ballots ready and sent to UOCAVA voters with requests on file. (32-808 32-939.02)
7 days after nonincumbent filing deadline 60 days before the Primary Election 60 days before the election
23-Mar 30-Mar
April
Apr 1 thru Jun Blackout period for special elections. (32-405) 30
April, May, June 40 days before the election 40 days before the election 35 days before the election 35 days before the election
4-Apr
Deadline for publishing and posting the Notice of Election (32-802) Deadline for sending the Notice of Election to the affected political subdivisions (32-802)
9-Apr
Deadline to have Early Voting ballots ready to be voted in office. Publication of application required after ballots are available (32-808) Last day to make the voter registration lists available to the state and county parties. List is available upon request and free of charge (32-330) First day to distribute sample ballots to county, city or village not to exceed 10% of their votes cast in the previous election, IF publications do not reach the entities. (32-804)
The last day ballots may be required to be corrected except as ordered by the Court. (32- 35 days before the election 819)
14-Apr
Apr 14 thru May 7
19-Apr
Week of Apr 23rd
Last day for Election Commissioners to appoint judges, clerks and inspectors, if needed. (32-221) First day a satellite registration office may be open for at least 1 day in each incorporated city of village. (32-303) Note: Publish registration sites per Secretary of State. Deadline for County Clerks and Election Commissioners using vote counting machines to submit a written plan to the Secretary of State outlining procedures that will be followed on election day. (32-1049) Publication of proposed constitutional amendments to be placed on the primary ballot by the Secretary of State required for three weeks before election, if applicable (49-202) Postmark deadline for mailed in registrations (32-321) At 6 p.m., last day for deputy registrars to register voters for an upcoming election. (32306) At close of business, last day voter registrations can be completed at DMV or County Treasurers for the person to be registered to vote in an upcoming election. (32-308) At close of business, last day voter registrations can be completed at or returned to State Agencies or Departments for the person to be registered to vote in an upcoming election. (32-310)
25 days prior
27-Apr
3rd Friday preceding the election 3rd Friday preceding the election 3rd Friday preceding the election
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27-Apr
Last day for voter registration form to be delivered to the election office by someone other than the person registering, for the person to be registered to vote in an upcoming election. (32-325, 32-321) Last day to mail an Early Voting ballot with a mail-in registration application form to a person not registered to vote. (32-941 and 32-945)
29-Apr
Last day to notify election workers of appointments and fill vacancies of judges and clerks of election, district inspections and canvas board members to be filled by the County Clerk (32-235, 32-239) Last day for Election Commissioners to notify by mail judges, clerks, inspectors, counting board and canvassing board of appointment and training (32-228) First day to publish sample ballots in the newspaper. (32-803)
15 days before the election Seven days preceding voter registration deadline
27-Apr
1st day Clerks and Election Commissioners may extend their office hours for purpose of voter registration (32-302)
May 1-May
Last day to accept a mail-in registration with an illegible postmark. (32-321) Last day for the party to notify the clerk or election commissioner of the date, time, and location of the post primary convention. (32-707) Note: If caucus system is used, notification by the party to the clerk or commissioner must take place at least 10 days prior to the caucus date. (32-709) Deadline to post the sample ballots in the office of the clerk or commissioner. (32-805) Last day for write-in candidate to file notarized affidavit and filing fee with the filing officer. (32-615) At 6 p.m. last day for in person voter registration. (32-302)
2nd Tuesday before the election No later than 1st Tuesday in May
4-May
Not later than 10 days prior the election No later than 10 days prior to the election 2nd Friday preceding the election 2nd Monday prec Election
7-May 9-May
First day the Early Voting Counting Board can convene to check envelopes with signatures and prepare ballots for counting. (32-1027) At 4 p.m. is the last day to receive an application for Early Voting ballots to be mailed out to a specific address. (32-941) Last day for acknowledgments to be sent to persons registered by deputy registrar. (32306) Last day to distribute sample ballots to county, city or village not to exceed 10% of their votes cast in the previous election, IF publications do not reach the entities. (32-804) Last day to publish sample ballots in the newspaper (32-803) Last day for Early Voting - in person - at the County Clerk or Election Commissioner office (32-942) At noon - registration deadline for former federal employees (32-940) Post Notice of date, time and place Canvass Board will meet - (at least 2 days prior to the time they will convene per Secretary of State directive) First day the Early Voting Counting Board may convene to begin counting early voting ballots. (32-1027)(6)
Wednesday before the Election 5 days prior to Election 3 days before the Election
Day before Election Day 1st Tuesday after the 2nd Monday in May 8:00 AM CDT (7:00 AM MDT) Election Day 7:00 PM CDT (6:00 PM MDT) Election Day 8:00 PM CDT (7:00 PM MDT) Election Day 8:00 PM CDT (7:00 PM MDT) Election Day
15-May
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15-May
At the time of the closing of the polls is the first any returns or partial returns may be released. (32-1009) At the time of the closing of the polls is the deadline for an early voting ballot received by mail to be in the possession of the clerk or commissioner (32-950) Upon the completion of Early Voting ballot counting and verification for provisional ballot counting, the Canvassing Board may convene. (32-1031 and 32-1002)
No changes shall be made to precinct boundaries or polling places without approval from the Secretary of State. (32-904)
15-May
Not less than 60 days prior Last day an ordinance may be adopted and effective providing for nomination and election on a partisan ballot for city, village and school offices, normally non-partisan (32- to the filing deadline 557)
22-May
10 days after the Canvass Board convenes 10 days after the canvass of votes
Deadline for verification and notification to the state system of provisional ballots status (32-1002) Deadline for losing candidate to request a recount. (32-1121)
Deadline for filing fee to be paid, if needed, by an undeclared write-in candidate who has been nominated. (32-608)
First day County post-primary convention may be held. Meet any time during first 10 days in June. (32-707) Abstract of votes due in the office of the Secretary of State (32-1035) Last day a notice can be filed with a person whose election is being contested. (321109) Last day a political subdivision may request the adjustment of election district boundaries for offices not in primary (32-552) Board of State Canvassers meets to certify the election results. (32-1037) Last day the copy of a petition may be served on the person whose election is being contested when contesting the election of Constitutional Officers, Public Service Commission, Board of Regents and State Board of Education (32-1102) Last day the copy of a petition may be served on the Secretary of State contesting the election of constitutional amendment or statutes by initiative or referendum (32-1108)
3rd Monday after the Election 20 days after votes officially canvassed 5 months prior to the General Election 4th Monday after the Primary 10 days before 40 days after the Election
5-Jun 11-Jun
10 days before 40 days after the Election 5th Wednesday after the Primary 40 days after the Election
13-Jun 22-Jun
The prescribed day to conduct recounts for candidates who filed with the Secretary of State at 9:00 A.M. (32-1119) Last day for petition to be filed in Lancaster County district court contesting the election of Constitutional Officers, Public Service Commission, Board of Regents and State Board of Education (32-1102) Last day for petition to be filed in Lancaster County district court contesting the election of constitutional amendment or statutes by initiative or referendum (32-1108)
24-Jun 30-Jun
Last day to deliver certificates of nomination or certificates of election (32-1033) Last day to publish notice of July 15th and August 1st filing deadlines, if not contained in January notice (32-601)
40 days after the Election 15 days prior to July filing deadline for incumbents
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July 1-Jul
Deadline for governing boards of reclamation districts, counties under township organization, public power districts grossing annual revenues of less than 40 million dollars, and educational service units to notify the Secretary of State, County Clerks or Election Commissioners of offices to be filled, terms, vacancies, votes cast and filing deadlines for each office (32-404, 32-601) Deadline for filing initiative and referendum petitions (32-1407) First day to accept Early Voting ballot request for the general election (32-941) Precinct results for US Congress, Legislature, Public Service Commissioners due in the office of the Secretary of State. (32-1036) Date to have Primary Election Voter History completed by. (32-330) Last day for incumbents (any current office holder) not on the Primary Ballot to file. (32606) Public Power Districts Board Members (grossing less than 40 million); Reclamation Districts; Education Service Unit Board Members; County Weed Boards; Township Officers; Village Board of Trustees; and Class II Schools. Last day for an objection to an incumbent candidate filing. (32-624) Objections must be made within 7 days of the filing deadline.
No later than July 1
6-Jul 8-Jul
8 weeks after the canvass of votes
4 months prior to the General Election 120 days prior to General 8 weeks after the canvass of votes 60 days after the Election July 15th on Sun
14-Jul 16-Jul
23-Jul
August 1-Aug
Last day for new political party to submit petitions with the Secretary of State to qualify for the General Election. (32-716) Last day for non-incumbents (new filers) to file for office. (32-606) Public Power Districts Board Members (grossing less than 40 million); Reclamation Districts; Education Service Unit Board Members; County Weed Boards; Township Officers; Village Board of Trustees; and Class II Schools. Filing deadline for judicial office holders to place their name on the General Election ballot for retention (24-814) Last day for a candidate to withdraw their name and decline to be a candidate for those whose filing deadlines are July 15th and August 1st. (32-622)
August 1st
August 1st
August 1st
August 1st
Deadline to file objection to a non-incumbent candidate filing (32-624) Deadline for Secretary of State to determine if sufficient signatures were turned in for a new party (32-717) Last day for submission of petitions to change political subdivision from district elections to at large; or from at large to district elections. (32-554)
7 days after nonincumbent filing deadline Within 10 days after political party petitions are submitted. 70 days prior to General
6-Sep 14-Sep
Last day to issue and mail special absentee ballots to those registered voters with applications on file specifically requesting a "special absentee ballot" (32-808) Last day for Secretary of State to certify candidates, offices and issues to be placed on the statewide ballot. (32-801)
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21-Sep 26-Sep
Deadline to have Early Voting ballots ready and sent to UOCAVA voters with requests on file. (32-808 32-939) Deadline for publishing and posting the Notice of Election (32-802) Deadline for sending the Notice of Election to the affected political subdivisions (32-802)
October 1-Oct
Deadline to have Early Voting ballots ready to be voted in office. Publication of application required after ballots are available (32-808) Last day to make the voter registration lists available to the state and county parties. List is available upon request and free of charge (32-330) First day to distribute sample ballots to county, city or village not to exceed 10% of their votes cast in the previous election, IF publications do not reach the entities. (32-804) New or Former Resident Presidential ballots available to Former Residents (32-933)
35 days before the election 35 days before the election 35 days before the election
The last day ballots may be required to be corrected except as ordered by the Court. (32- 35 days before the election 819) Oct, Nov, Dec Oct 1 thru Dec Blackout period for special elections. (32-405)
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6-Oct
Oct 6th thru Oct 26th
Last day for Election Commissioners to appoint judges, clerks and inspectors, if needed. (32-221) First day a satellite registration office may be open for at least 1 day in each incorporated city of village. (32-303) Note: Publish registration sites per Secretary of State. Deadline for clerks and commissioners using vote counting machines to submit a written plan to the Secretary of State outlining procedures that will be followed on election day. (32-1049) Publication of proposed constitutional amendments to be placed on the general ballot by the Secretary of State required for three weeks before election, if applicable. (49-202) Postmark deadline for mailed in registrations (32-321) At 6 p.m., last day for deputy registrars to register voters for an upcoming election. (32306) At close of business, last day voter registrations can be completed at DMV or County Treasurers for the person to be registered to vote in an upcoming election. (32-308) At close of business, last day voter registrations can be completed at or returned to State Agencies or Departments for the person to be registered to vote in an upcoming election. (32-310) Last day for voter registration form to be delivered to the election office by someone other than the person registering to vote, for the person to be registered to vote in an upcoming election. (32-325, 32-321) Last day to mail an early voting ballot with a mail-in registration application form to a person not registered to vote. (32-941 and 32-945) 1st day Clerks and commissioners may extend their office hours for purpose of voter registration (32-302)
11-Oct
Week of Oct 15th
25 days prior
19-Oct
3rd Friday preceding the election 3rd Friday preceding the election 3rd Friday preceding the election
3rd Friday preceding the election Seven days preceding voter registration deadline 15 days before the election
21-Oct
Last day to notify election workers of appointments and fill vacancies of judges and clerks of election, district inspections and canvas board members to be filled by the County Clerk (32-235, 32-239) Last day for Election Commissioners to notify by mail judges, clerks, inspectors, counting board and canvassing board of appointment and training (32-228) First day to publish sample ballots in the newspaper. (32-803)
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23-Oct 26-Oct
Last day to accept a mail-in registration with an illegible postmark. (32-321) Last day for write-in candidate to file notarized affidavit and filing fee with the filing officer. (32-615) Deadline to post the sample ballots in the office of the clerk or commissioner. (32-805)
Oct 27 thru New or Former Resident Presidential ballots available to New Residents (32-933) Nov 6 First day the Early Voting Counting Board can convene to check envelopes with 29-Oct
signatures and prepare ballots for counting. (32-1027)
31-Oct
At 4 p.m. is the last day to receive an application for Early Voting ballots to be mailed out to a specific address. (32-941) Last day for acknowledgments to be sent to persons registered by deputy registrar. (32306)
6-Nov
Statewide General Election Day - even numbered yearsPolls open (32-908) 8 a.m. Central Time 7 a.m. Mountain Time
(32-403)
1st Tuesday after the 1st Monday in November 8:00 AM CST (7:00 AM MST) Election Day 7:00 PM CST (6:00 PM MST) Election Day 8:00 PM CST (7:00 PM MST) Election Day 8:00 PM CST (7:00 PM MST) Election Day 8:00 PM CST (7:00 PM MST) Election Day 8:00 PM CST (7:00 PM MST) Election Day after General
7 p.m. Central Time 6 p.m. Mountain Time Deadline for agent to pickup Early Voting ballot (32-943) No later than the closing of the polls - deadline for return of voter registration form with an early voting ballot - in person (32-941) No later than the closing of the polls - deadline for return of early voting ballot - in person (32-950) At the time of the closing of the polls is the first any returns or partial returns may be released. (32-1009) At the time of the closing of the polls is the deadline for an early voting ballot received by mail to be in the possession of the clerk or commissioner (32-950)
6-Nov 13-Nov
10 days after the Canvass Board convenes 10 days after the canvass of votes
Upon the completion of early voting ballot counting and verification for provisional ballot counting, the Canvassing Board may convene. (32-1031 and 32-1002) Deadline for verification and notification to the state system of provisional ballots status (32-1002) Deadline for losing candidate to request a recount. (32-1121) Deadline for filing fee to be paid, if needed, by an undeclared write-in candidate who has been nominated. (32-608) Abstract of votes due in the office of the Secretary of State (32-1035) Last day a notice can be filed with a person whose election is being contested. (321109)
7 days after the General 10 days after the Canvass Board convenes 10 days after the canvass of votes 3rd Monday after the Election 20 days after votes officially canvassed
26-Nov
20 days after votes officially canvassed
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December 3-Dec
Board of State Canvassers meets to certify the election results. (32-1037) Last day the copy of a petition may be served on the person whose election is being contested when contesting the election of Constitutional Officers, Public Service Commission, Board of Regents and State Board of Education (32-1102) Last day the copy of a petition may be served on the Secretary of State contesting the election of constitutional amendment or statutes by initiative or referendum (32-1108)
4th Monday after the General 10 days before 40 days after the election
10 days before 40 days after the election 5th Wednesday after the General 40 days after the Election
5-Dec 14-Dec
The prescribed day to conduct recounts for candidates who filed with the Secretary of State at 9:00 A.M. (32-1119) Last day for petition to be filed in Lancaster County district court contesting the election of Constitutional Officers, Public Service Commission, Board of Regents and State Board of Education (32-1102) Last day for petition to be filed in Lancaster County district court contesting the election of constitutional amendment or statutes by initiative or referendum (32-1108) Last day to deliver certificates of nomination or certificates of election (32-1033) Precinct results for Senator, US Congress, Legislature, Public Service Commissioners due in the office of the Secretary of State. (32-1036)
40 days after the Election 40 days after the Election 8 weeks after the canvass of votes
16-Dec
8 weeks after the canvass of votes
Jan 5, 2013 Date to have General Election Voter History completed by. (32-330)
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